Name: Tomato, Basil & Lentil One Pot Pasta
Prep time: 3 min
Cook time: 12 min
Total time: 15 min
Yield: 4
Cuisine: Italian
Ingredients: 300g / 10.5 oz spaghetti; 600ml / 2 & 1/2 cups vegetable stock; 1 can (400g) / 14 oz chopped tomatoes; 200g / 2 cups cherry tomatoes; 1 red pepper, chopped; 10 fresh basil leaves; 1 tsp dried mixed herbs; 125g / 4.5oz cooked green lentils (I used canned); 15-20 pitted black olives

Description

A quick, easy and healthy meatfree family recipe, all cooked in one pot and ready in just 15 minutes.

Ingredients

300g / 10.5 oz spaghetti
600ml / 2 & 1/2 cups vegetable stock
1 can (400g) / 14 oz chopped tomatoes
200g / 2 cups cherry tomatoes
1 red pepper, chopped
10 fresh basil leaves
1 tsp dried mixed herbs
125g / 4.5oz cooked green lentils (I used canned)
15–20 pitted black olives

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Instructions

Place all of the ingredients except for the lentils and olives into a large pan. Stir everything together, bring to the boil and then reduce to a simmer for approximately 10 minutes or until the spaghetti has cooked.
If at any point the sauce seems to be drying out, add a little extra veg stock.
Add the lentils and olives, stir well and cook for another 2 minutes.
Serve immediately.